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ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1173218

Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

Page
Legal and Administrative Information 3
Trustees' Report 4 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 to 20

RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER

1173218

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR

02 April 2023

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR

01 April 2024

TRUSTEES AT 01 APRIL 2024

Buba Sahor, Chair Anoton Chambers Derek Boakye

The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the CIO's governing instrument.

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 30 May 2017

OBJECTS

To act as a resource for young people and young adults by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational, high quality arts and other activities as a means of:

(a) advancing in life and helping young people and young adults by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;

b) advancing education;

(c) relieving unemployment;

(d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of

PRINICIPAL OFFICE Unit 11 Echo Building East Bay Lane London E15 2SJ

PRIMARY BANKERS Lloyds Bank plc 7 Carter Street Staffordshire ST14 8HD INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 2 April 2023 to 1 April 2024.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objective

The objects of Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation, as set out in our governing document are: To act as a resource for young people and young adults by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational, high quality arts and other activities as a means of:

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

In 2017, grime legends Prince Owusu-Agyekum (aka Rapid) and Ebenezer Ayerh (aka Slix) founded Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation (RSAF) to give young people direct access to mainstream resources, knowledge, and opportunities to reach their full potential in creative careers and life. Through our innovative way of working, we create meaningful cultural engagement opportunities by integrating high quality arts, youthwork, industry connections and enterprise. We are based in Hackney Bridge, Newham E15 2SJ but we deliver projects mainly at Spotlight, Poplar E14 6GN.

We continue to develop, expand and evolve our range of cross cultural/creative and cross sector offering with a huge emphasis on creating and delivering projects for youth ages 11-21+ to support personal and talent development.

Current Programming

Arts Council England National Portfolio Award: We have officially started delivery of our Arts Council England funded programmes/activities as listed below;

Activity 1: Grime Pays© – a 5-day music industry immersive experience across 3 age-groups ranging from (11-21) or (11-18) for those with raw talent and serious about getting into the music industry.

Activity 2: You Can't' Handle The Booth is an open access weekly drop-in workshop for young people wanting to access recording and studio time, whilst supporting them to improve their skills within a supportive environment.

Activity 3: Discuss & Devour podcast series is a youth-led initiative. It provides a platform to voice opinions on a range of topics and issues to become agents of positive social change; bridging cultural, generational and social divide.

Activity 4: Merchandise Development - Fashion workshop with a brand consultant to design and develop Grime Pays merchandise for commercial sale to build skills and create access to industry experts.

Activity 5: RDLAC Partnership - supporting young local people in Newham who have the desire to learn and develop their skills within the creative industry through high quality relevant Arts, and cultural activities.

Activity 6: Royal Docks - Support The Royal Docks strategy of building a ‘Talent pipeline’ and any other relevant partners.

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Activity 7: Pilot a 6 week music project called ‘Mu-School’ in partnership with a Secondary School located in one of ACE London Priority places to support young people develop their creative skills and widen their industry knowledge.

The Space Community Podcast: The Space Community Podcast sessions will provide a paid opportunity and platform for 28 local young people to create their own content, innovate, express, share, explore and highlight their views and opinions whilst engaging in professional development and business training sessions.

The Winternship: Is a 12 month paid development opportunity for 18-25 year old creatives to engage in high quality, industry-standard film/Screen/stage and music learning activities, creating a short film, providing workexperience, employment and progression pathways. The Winternship was developed with young people from the four Olympic boroughs, and predominantly from underserved backgrounds/communities. All young people on the programme gain paid training opportunities to shadow, learn and develop their skills via bespoke high quality workshops.

Public Benefit

In approving the RSAF programming, the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

a. Key performance indicators

We are still working on ways to build and maintain our reserves whilst looking at how we can become self-sustainable. We have started renting our studio space to paying clients which has started to generate income. We will continue to look at ways to diversify our income alongside our fundraising efforts.

Financial review

a. Financial summary

Total incoming resources for the period were £183,123 (2022/23: £143,565) of which £11,454 was unrestricted income (2022/23: £18,018). Total resources expended were £185,619 (2022/23: £178,830) of which £19,736 was unrestricted expenditure (2022/23: £45,719). As at the balance sheet date of 1 April 2024 the charity had free reserves (unrestricted funds) of £8,380 (2022/23 £5,566) and restricted reserves of 31,467 (2022/23 £36,777). A full review of the financial position of the charity can be found on the attached financial statements.

b. Going concern

Trustees and co-founders have reviewed the forecast for the next year to confirm that nothing will stop the charity from continuing its work. The charity is currently in a good position and will continue to strengthen its capacity to generate income and implement measures to become more sustainable.

c. Reserves policy

The charity aims to have general reserves totaling £6,000.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation (RSAF) has a Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is registered with the Charity Commission. The principal object of the Charity is to act as a resource for young people and young adults by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational, high quality arts and other activities.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

Responsibiities of Trustees

The Charities Act 2022 requires the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and resources expended for the period. In preparing those financial statements, the Board of Trustees should follow best practice and are required to;

The Board of Trustees is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2022. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurance that:-

The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable but not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.

30/01/2025 Approved by the Trustees on….....................................

Signed on their behalf by Trustee …..............................Buba Sahor (Jan 30, 2025 16:37 GMT)

Printed Name: Buba Sahor

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

Report to the trustees/ members of Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation on the accounts for the year ended 1st April 2024.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2022 and that an independent examination is needed.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 31st January 2025

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations & Legacies
4a
Investment Income
4b
Charitable Activities
4c
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
EXPENDITURE
Costs of Charitable Activities
5
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
6
Balances Brought Forward
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
Prior Year adjustment
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RESOURCES EXPENDED
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
9,023
171,669
180,692
143,462
415
-
415
103
2,016
-
2,016
-
11,454
171,669
183,123
143,565
19,736
165,883
185,619
178,829
19,736
165,883
185,619
178,829
(8,282)
5,786
(2,496)
(35,264)
11,096
(11,096)
-
-
2,814
(5,310)
(2,496)
(35,264)
5,566
36,777
42,343
77,607
-
-
-
8,380
31,467
39,847
42,343

All of the Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.

The notes form part of these financial statements, found on pages:10 to 20

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 1 APRIL 2024

Assets
Notes
Tangible Assets
3
Investment Assets
7
Current Assets
9
8
Total Current Assets
10
11
6
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
General Funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:amounts falling due
within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities
Creditors:amounts falling due in more
one year		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Fund
Fund
01-Apr-24
01-Apr-23
£
£
£
£
2,888
-
2,888
5,697
-
-
-
-
2,888
-
2,888
5,697
250
-
250
250
6,503
31,467
37,970
44,436
6,753
31,467
38,220
44,686
1,260
-
1,260
8,040
5,493
31,467
36,960
36,646
8,380
31,467
39,847
42,343
-
-
-
-
8,380
31,467
39,847
42,343
8,380
-
8,380
5,566
-
31,467
31,467
36,777
8,380
31,467
39,847
42,343

The financial statements were approved, authorised and signed on their behalf by:

Approved by the Trustees on ….................................... 30//01/2025 Signed on their behalf by Trustee ….............................. Buba Sahor (Jan 30, 2025 16:37 GMT) Print Name: ….............................. Buba Sahor

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1. General informaiton

Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation is a Charitable Incorporarted Organisation. The address of its registered office can be found on page 3 of these financial statements.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

2.2 Going Concern

Trustees and co-founders have reviewed the forecast for the next year to confirm that nothing will stop the charity from continuing its work. The charity is currently in a good position and will continue to strengthen its capacity to generate income and implement measures to become more sustainable.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity.

Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Charity apportioned to charitable activities.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

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2.6 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.7 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.8 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

2.9 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing £200 are capitalised.

A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets

and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Office Equipment

5 years straight line

There has been no change to the accounting polices (Variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year.

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3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Additions
Net Book Value
At 1 April 2024
At 2 April 2023
At 1 April 2024
Accumulated Depreciation
At 2 April 2023
Charge for the Year
At 1 April 2024
Cost
At 2 April 2023		 Office Equipment
£
14,048
-		 2023/24
£
14,048
-
14,048 14,048
8,350
2,810		 8,350
2,810
11,160 11,160
2,888 2,888
5,697 5,697

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:

1st April 2024 : None 1st April 2023 : None

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4. INCOMING RESOURCES

Note
c) Incoming from Charitable Activities
Other income generation
Studio Hire
b) Investment Income
Investment income
a) Donations & Legacies
Donations
Grants
Other income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
4,281
979
5,260
26,632
-
170,690
170,690
109,080
4,742
-
4,742
7,750
9,023
171,669
180,692
143,462
415
-
415
103
415
-
415
103
59
-
59
-
1,957
-
1,957
-
2,016
-
2,016
-

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5. RESOURCES EXPENDED

Analysis of expenditure by activities:-
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023/24
£
Delivery of workshops
155,995
Total 2022/23
158,343
Bank charges
Other costs
Cleaning
Depreciation
Marketing
General expensees
Travel
Bank Fees
Insurance
Grime Pays
Contractors-project specific
General Project expenses
Shoot
Merchandise
Equipment
Roundings
IT Software and consumables
Postage
Repairs & maintenance
Subscriptions
Other
Charitable and politcal donations to
other organisations
Governance costs:-
Independent Examiner Fee
Professional Fees
Delivery
Analysis of Supports costs:-
Rent
Analysis of direct costs:-
Organisational development
Other costs:-		 Analysis of expenditure by activities:-
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023/24
£
Delivery of workshops
155,995
Total 2022/23
158,343
Bank charges
Other costs
Cleaning
Depreciation
Marketing
General expensees
Travel
Bank Fees
Insurance
Grime Pays
Contractors-project specific
General Project expenses
Shoot
Merchandise
Equipment
Roundings
IT Software and consumables
Postage
Repairs & maintenance
Subscriptions
Other
Charitable and politcal donations to
other organisations
Governance costs:-
Independent Examiner Fee
Professional Fees
Delivery
Analysis of Supports costs:-
Rent
Analysis of direct costs:-
Organisational development
Other costs:-		 Grant
funding of
Support
activities
Costs
2023/24
2023/24
£
£
-
29,625		 Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
185,619
178,829
178,829
Total funds
Total funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
-
9,250
-
36,248
120,570
96,603
10,234
11,303
-
550
-
-
821
4,389
24,370
-
158,343 200
20,286
Delivery of
Workshops
2023/24
£
-
-
120,570
10,234
-
-
821
24,370
155,995
-
4,979
-
-
140
2,810
512
2,500
2,742
6
1,139
80
50
66
748
-
-
8,758
5,095
29,625
-
-
155,995
158,343
-
-
4,979
3,493
-
6
-
3,386
140
-
2,810
2,642
512
-
2,500
1,341
2,742
1,381
6
-
1,139
-
80
-
50
-
66
-
748
-
-
-
-
1
8,758
8,036
5,095
-
29,625
20,286
-
200
-
200

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6. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Statement of Funds - current year

Balance Gains & Balance
02-Apr-23 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 01-Apr-24
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds 5,566 11,454 (19,736) - 11,096 8,380
Restricted Funds
CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
Balance Gains & Balance
02-Apr-23 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 01-Apr-24
£ £ £ £ £
Elevate Restricted Fund 3,818 - (1,720) - - 2,098
FFL DND Podcast 5 13,440 (12,465) - - 980
Grime Pays 398 - - - (398) -
Heritage Project 1,186 - - - (1,186) -
Joe Strummer Podcast 893 - - - (893) -
The Winternship 21,858 17,000 (38,858) - - -
YCHTB Summer Challenge 1,056 - - - (1,056) -
Culture Mile Learning 1,734 - - - (1,734) -
Newham Festival Show 63 - - - (63) -
St Jame's Place YCHTB 2,915 - - - (2,915) -
RDLAC Queens Jubilee 2,835 - - - (2,835) -
Other Restricted Funds 16 - - - (16) -
LBN Festival - 1,400 (1,400) - - -
London Youth Project - 5,175 (4,925) - - 250
NPO (Elevation) - 122,059 (93,920) - - 28,139
Trench Mag Shoot - 12,595 (12,595) - - -
36,777 171,669 (165,883) - (11,096) 31,467
Total of funds 42,343 183,123 (185,619) - - 39,847

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Restricted funds in the year are as follows:

Culture Mile Learning: (Mu-school project) A collaboration with Culture Mile Learning to deliver a new innovative 1- week summer project called Mu-School for 14-16 year olds to explore some of the key elements of the music industry as well as taking part in workshops such as song-writing.

Elevate: - An arts council capacity building grant originally set for two years but extended by a further 12 months to covid.

Foundation For Future London (Capital Grant) : A capital grant project to help repurpose and renovate our Hackney Bridge office space into an industry standard podcast space.

Good Growth Hub Podcast : A grant to lead and facilitate the delivery of a podcast for young black men in east london to discuss various topics, issues and challenges they face growing up in east London.

Lights Up Event : A partnership with Certain Blacks to host a youth event showcasing young artists from around the UK at the exciting event - Lights Up.

Newham Festival Show: An opportunity for young people to create new music and perform across two days at the Newham Unlocked Festival.

Royal Docks QBR Event: An opportunity for young people to create new music and perform at the Queen's Baton Relay event as part of the Queen's Jubilee Weekend celebration.

St Jame’s Place YCHTB Projec t:12 months funding to pay x2 youth graduates to support the delivery across weekly riday night sessions.

RDLAC Queens Jubilee Project : A collaboration with Royal Docks Learning and Activity Centre (RDLAC) to work with local Newham based young people to create music for the Queen's Jubilee Celebration event in Royal Docks.

Thames Project Mu-school : A grant from Tower Hamlets Arts & Music ducation Service (THAMES) to deliver a 12 week pilot music project for 14-16 year olds.

The Winternship : A Westfield Foundation for Future London grant to deliver a 12 month paid learning film program for 18-25 year olds.

Heritage Project: A local authority grant to support the creation of a short documentary on heritage and a short music album from young people.

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Statement of Funds

Statement of Funds - prior year

Balance Gains & Balance
02-Apr-23 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 01-Apr-24
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds 22,155 18,018 (45,718) - 11,111 5,566
Restricted funds - prior year
Balance Gains & Balance
02-Apr-22 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 01-Apr-23
£ £ £ £ £
Elevate Restricted Fund 12,088 45,000 (47,270) - (6,000) 3,818
FFL DND Podcast 4,890 - (4,885) - - 5
Film 1,987 - - - (1,987) -
Grime Pays 4,699 - - - (4,301) 398
Heritage Project 6,045 - (4,859) - - 1,186
Joe Strummer Podcast 893 - - - - 893
Museum of London 2,000 - (2,000) - - -
SJP DND Podcast 1,086 - (668) - (418) -
The Winternship 20,000 20,000 (18,142) - - 21,858
YCHTB Summer Challenge 1,556 - - - (500) 1,056
Culture Mile Learning - 14,260 (12,526) - - 1,734
FFL Capital Grant - 16,000 (17,471) - 1,471 -
Good growth hub/New
Direction Pod - 2,000 (2,110) - 110 -
Lights Up Event - 4,500 (4,743) - 243 -
Newham Festival Show - 5,520 (5,107) - (350) 63
Royal Docks QBR event - 7,500 (7,875) - 375 -
St Jame's Place YCHTB - 4,450 (1,535) - - 2,915
RDLAC Queens Jubilee - 3,000 (165) - - 2,835
Thames Project Mu-School - 3,000 (3,067) - 67 -
Other Restricted Funds 208 317 (688) - 179 16
55,452 125,547 (133,111) - (11,111) 36,777

The Restricted Funds are wholly represented by the CIO's cash reserves and are to be expended as specified above.

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

7. INVESTMENTS

The CIO held no investment assets during this or the previous financial period.

8. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

London Youth
Oustanding
9. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Trade debtors
Sundry accounts receivable
RSAF RENT
Rapix Elev8
FFL & Amplify LDN (Small Grant DND)
FFL Community Podcast
Gallicore Ebs
Gallicore Prince
Heritage Project
Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation
Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation 002
SEFS Ace Budget
SJP DnD Podcast
YCHTB
QBR
CML Project Mu-School		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
01-Apr-24
01-Apr-23
£
£
£
£
(31,467)
31,467
-
845
8,884
-
8,884
-
2
-
2
8,440
-
-
-
2,507
1
-
1
1
373
-
373
-
0
-
0
-
17
-
17
3,066
74
-
74
2
429
-
429
709
3
-
3
24,508
28,139
-
28,139
728
0
-
0
0
46
-
46
3,623
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
5
6,503
31,467
37,970
44,436
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
01-Apr-24
01-Apr-23
£
£
£
£
(40)
-
(40)
(40)
290
-
290
290
250
-
250
250

10. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors/Accounts payable
Independent Examiner's Fee		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
01-Apr-24
01-Apr-23
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
4,740
1,260
-
1,260
3,300
1,260
-
1,260
8,040

11. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

The CIO held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial period.

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST APRIL 2024

12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

The CIO employed no members of staff during this or the previous financial period.

13. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

During the year, Ruff Sqwad Music Ltd received payments totalling £37,088.(2022/23: £52,025) from the charity for arm's length services. This company is a related party as it is controlled by a member of the key management personnel.

14. RISK ASSESSMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the CIO faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

15. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

16. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.

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